It’s Official: These Are the 20 Most Popular Baby Names in the US

Choosing your baby’s name is a tough task to say the least. You could go full celebrity status and opt for something totally unique or add a bit of sentimental value with a classic choice. If you’re on the fence we suggest you take some inspiration from this list the Social Security Administration just released today. The SSA (which has tracked baby names since the 1880s) has compiled all of the most popular names of babies born in 2014. Spoiler alert: Noah comes in as the number one boy name for the second year in a row while Emma moved up to the top from its number two slot in 2013.

The SSA shows that the top five names for both girls and boys have remained relatively the same over the last two years, with the exception of the order changing a bit (for example: the name Sophia fell from 2013’s top pick to number three in 2014). Charlotte came in at number 10 last year, but considering it’s now the name of the newest addition to the royal family, we’re guessing it’s going to jump up quite a few places when the SSA’s 2015 report rolls around.

While the most popular picks have remained top contenders for awhile now, the fastest rising names are a bit more surprising. The Today Show pointed out the fast rising name for boys is Bode (predictably sparked by Olympic skier Bode Miller) and for girls is Montserrat (the name of a popular leading character on a Latin soap opera). Scroll on down to check out the top 10 names for both boys and girls below:

Cortney is the senior writer and special projects editor at Brit + Co. She typically covers topics related to women's issues, politics, and lifestyle. When she's not buried behind her computer you'll find her exploring New York City or planning her next big adventure.